About the Band
The Oxford Community Band is a group of individuals from Southwest Ohio that share a passion for music. From music teachers to accountants, and high school students to more “experienced” individuals, the OCB has a wide variety of demographics. We pride ourselves on not holding auditions and producing great music with few rehearsals. With up to 7 performances each year, the community band performs music at a high school class B level.
If you are interested in joining the Oxford Community Band, please contact the director, Bob Eckhardt.
About the Director
Bob Eckhardt has been a member of the Oxford Community Band for 4 years and this is his first year as our director. He was raised in not too far Jacksonburg, OH and attended Edgewood City Schools graduating in 2004. Bob went to Morehead State University in Kentucky to pursue his Bachelors of Music Education. While there he performed with numerous groups MSU Concert Band, MSU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble and MSU Marching Band. Bob graduated Magna Cum Laude and returned to pursue his teaching career. Currently, he is a substitute teacher for area school districts, teaches private lessons at the Performing Arts Academy, in addition to being the Director of the Oxford Community Band.